Show #305

Envirothon - High school students participate in a statewide competition focusing on environmental issues. Classroom Close-up will follow two teams: Kittiatinny Regional High school in Newton and Highland Region High School in Blackwood. The competition takes place at the Liberty Science Center. For more information on the Envirothon, go to www.envirothon.org.

Teaching for Success - George L. Hess Elementary School in Mays Landing is known as the largest school in the state. But the lesser know fact is that the school is a model for inclusion, which integrates special education students into the regular classrooms. The goal is to teach for success for all students.

Human Toll - Students from Ocean City High School traveled to Washington D.C. on their quest to educate others about the dangers of tobacco. The students carried a Human Toll of Tobacco banner to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where they conducted a rally. The students are members of a Coalition Against Tobacco and they have been recognized as the number one tobacco advocacy group in the nation.

School Safety - What is the purpose of a police officer in a public school? We'll talk to a detective with the Ewing Township Police Department who is assigned to work at Ewing High School. Learn how to make schools safer for all students and school employees.